"Her glass slipper is a Swarovski stiletto."
Sean Baker’s Anora (2024) is a rollicking, high-energy masterpiece that rightfully earned the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Following the whirlwind romance between a Brooklyn sex worker and the son of a Russian oligarch, the film is a powerful, profane, and impeccably orchestrated "screwball Cinderella tale" for the modern age.
Empathetic Exploration and Kinetic Style
Baker has matured significantly as a filmmaker with Anora. Shot on 35mm film by DP Drew Daniels, the movie boasts a vibrant, filmic texture that is both beautiful and raw. Baker combines his signature empathetic exploration of the subaltern with a self-deprecating humor that keeps the energy relentless. Mikey Madison gives a career-making performance that is both fiery and spirited, anchoring the film’s chaotic and often-comedic journey through authentic Brooklyn and Las Vegas locations.
The 35mm Film Aesthetic on Physical Media
The "filmed on film" look of Anora relies on fine grain and organic color gradients that are notoriously difficult for streaming platforms to preserve. Compressed streams often "wash out" the texture of 35mm stock, making it look digital and flat. Our All-Region Blu-ray preserves the full 1080p fidelity and the high bitrate necessary to keep that filmic soul alive. Experience the high-energy set pieces and the nuanced, empathetic close-ups exactly as Sean Baker intended, without the compromise of digital banding.
Collector's Rating
"A spirited, rollicking, and expertly shot masterpiece. Sean Baker at his most mature and fiery."
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